Transformation Manager
TE Connectivity Corporation
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Job summary
TE Connectivity plc seeks a transformation leader to partner with the PRS Transformation Director, shaping an operating model for predictable P&L, NPI acceleration and cross‑functional execution across commercial, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
The role drives portfolio management, PMO maturity, and end‑to‑end value creation with global teams and acquisition programs. 25‑50% travel expected. Hybrid remote work offered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical or related).
- 15+ years progressive PM experience with global leadership.
- 10+ years people management of distributed PM teams.
- Proven experience in M&A integration projects and tech transfer.
- PMP or equivalent credential.
- Strong technical background in connector/sensor/electronic tech.
- Experience with engineering transfer and sustaining engineering.
- Proficient in modern PM software and enterprise systems.
- Ability to influence in matrix cultures across borders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a 3–5 year transformation roadmap aligned to PRS strategy.
- Oversee portfolio execution and cross‑functional PMO governance.
- Drive PLM adoption to accelerate time to market.
- Coordinate NPI, sustaining, and integration projects end‑to‑end.
- Establish metrics and transparency for portfolio performance.
- Develop PMO talent and competency frameworks.
- Collaborate with product, engineering and ops across time zones.
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Job description
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Lead and manage the transformational projects. This role will serve as the PRS Transformation Director’s primary transformation partner to institutionalize an operating model that delivers predictable P&L performance, portfolio and NPI acceleration, disciplined execution through a world‑class project management operation (PMO), and end‑to‑end value creation across commercial, engineering, operations, and supply chain. Project Management Office to achieve portfolio strategy execution through cross‑functional project excellence, driving NPI and supporting sustaining, transfer, and M&A integration projects while ensuring organizational project management maturity and business value delivery across focused markets and acquisition initiatives.
Portfolio Management
- Build a 3–5‑year transformation roadmap aligned to PRS sub-vertical strategy; translate into organization activation, annual execution plans with measurable value drivers.
- Managing project portfolio to achieve PAC (Product Approval Committee) portfolio strategy
- Lead the adoption of best-in‑class product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions that enable faster time to market for our products.
- Overseeing processes and procedures for managing all project lifecycle types including NPI, sustaining engineering, and acquisition integration projects
- Establishing structure to achieve project execution goals and metrics (Optimal Engineering, NPI Health, NPI Pipeline, Sustainability metrics for NPIs, M&A synergy realization)
- Enabling the right amount of project visibility and schedule execution with stakeholders and customers to create and deliver winning products.
- Providing robust risk mitigation reporting and tools to drive early risk identification and escalation of unforeseen risks.
- Identifying, developing, and effectively deploying tools to enable resource and portfolio improvement management with cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, PM, OPS).
Leadership & Development
- End‑to‑end project management for the PRS business overseeing all of the engineering & major operations projects globally along all stages from start till handover to the final owner (e.g., point of release production at a manufacturing site & market introduction).
- Working with functional managers to evaluate, mentor and oversee individual Project Manager capability
- Developing a talented PMO organization with strong accountability culture
- Establishing future project management staffing needs and competency requirements for both organic growth and M&A scenarios
- Developing and implementing project management training and visibility
- Establishing future project management staffing needs and competency requirements
- Improving customer intimacy of the team. Partnering effectively with the key stakeholders to drive the VoC and the ability of the team to fullfill internal and external customers’ needs
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Influencing and collaborating with cross‑functional areas across multiple time zones and cultural contexts that contribute to project success
- Proactive collaboration with Product Managers responsible for products/technology created by projects
- Working with functional managers who assign human resources to project teams
Process Excellence
- Ensuring all projects are documented within TE Project enterprise software application
- Collaborating with other PMOs to implement and continuously improve templates and procedures
- Performing regular "health checks" on portfolio projects to evaluate compliance and taking corrective actions
- Establishing future project management staffing needs and competency requirements for both organic growth and M&A scenarios
- Embracing the Continuous Improvement paradigm and achieves YoY productivity by continuously eliminating waste, improving team’s focus and prioritization, upgrading talent / improving capabilities, and expanding team in low‑cost countries
- Deploying TEOA within the entire Engineering organization together with peers
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
- 15+ years progressive project management experience in industrial sectors with demonstrated global leadership
- 10+ years people management experience leading distributed project management teams across multiple regions
- Proven experience managing M&A integration projects, including technology transfer, facility consolidation, and organizational integration
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Strong technical background in connector, sensor, or electronic component technologies
- Extensive experience managing engineering transfer, sustaining engineering, and integration projects
- Advanced proficiency in project management software and enterprise systems
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in matrix organizations across cultural boundaries
- Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- M&A certification or advanced training in integration management
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Experience with SAP, PLM systems, and AI-applications application
- Multi‑region project management experience with proven track record of managing teams across Americas, EMEA, and Asia
- Manufacturing transfer and facility consolidation project experience
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience
- Fluency in multiple languages preferred
Work Environment
- Complex matrix organization requiring exceptional influencing skills without direct authority across global stakeholder networks
- Fast‑paced, global manufacturing environment with M&A integration activities
- Hybrid work model with extensive collaboration across multiple time zones (Americas, EMEA, Asia)
- Direct interaction with senior leadership, cross‑functional teams, and external acquisition partners
- Integration project coordination across multiple TE facilities and newly acquired entities
Travel Requirements
- 25-50% travel required
- Domestic and international travel to TE facilities and acquisition sites
- Customer site visits as needed for project requirements
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well‑being of our employees is our top priority!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance‑Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
Job Country: Netherlands
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 154570
Workplace Type: Remote
External Careers Page: Project Management
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